華嫂冰室 Waso Cafe 尖沙咀 Tsim Sha Tsui

This is the 【WASO CAFE】 in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. It is very popular, and there is almost always a queue during meal times. Payments can only be made with Octopus cards or cash. Ordering is done by scanning a QR code online. The decor follows a retro Hong Kong-style tea restaurant theme, but the floor is a bit sticky, possibly indicating insufficient cleaning.

We ordered two items:

One is the Scallion Oil Pork Chop with Fried Egg Rice. The pork chop is cooked just right, with thickness and juiciness, and the surface has a slight char that adds a lovely aroma. Paired with the fluffy white rice and scallion oil, the overall taste is savory and goes well with rice. The fried egg has a perfectly runny yolk, making it a classic and unbeatable combination in this type of tea restaurant.

The other dish is a noodle soup base (with coriander and century egg) + pork intestine + meatballs + fried egg. The coriander and century egg soup base is surprisingly refreshing and has layers of flavor, not the overly rich taste one might expect. The coriander blends well with the flavor of the century egg. The pork intestine is well handled, tender yet with a bit of chew, and the fried egg yolk is still slightly runny. Overall, the bowl is warm and comforting; if you're a cilantro lover, you can't miss this.

The only small disappointment is that the pineapple buns were sold out during the dinner time, which is unfortunate.